[Elecraft] K3: Low speaker output problem

[Edward R. Cole]

Being curious I checked my K3 (4043) which I run with an external 
speaker (an old National 1950's era 10-inch speaker -probably 4 or 
8-ohm).  Comfortable audio with volume set at "9-oclock".  Turning on 
NB does not affect the level.  NR lowers volume which requires 
adjusting volume to "11-oclock" to bring it back to the same level 
without NR (setting is F2-2).

I wear hearing aids in both ears for compensation of 30-dB loss in my 
hearing.  I find the level at "12-oclock" plenty loud for any signal 
(really too loud).  My wife can hear the radio anywhere in the house 
with it at "11-oclock".  BTW my Sony stereo headset hears at the same 
level as the speaker.  I believe they are typically 32-ohm (Sony 
MDR-V600).  I will be getting one of the Yamaha CM500 one of these 
days for the convenience of the boom mike/headset.

But I guess this varies with what you connect to the radio.

Ed - KL7UW
PS: checked into the Alaska-Pacific Net this morning with 12w on 
14.292.  Amazing what can be done with very few watts.

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Date: Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:35:08 -0400
From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists at subich.com>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Low speaker output problem
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Dave,

Check to confirm that you are using a 3.5mm plug on your speaker
cable and not a 1/8" plug.  The difference is slight *BUT* it can
cause the "sloppy fit" behavior you are seeing.

73,

     ... Joe, W4TV



73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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